Those nippy winter months are coming around again and maybe you have moved and you are trying to figure out how to keep yourself warm this winter – or perhaps you are considering changing up your heating options and you are weighing out if it will be worth it for you to do that. Enter our handy dandy guide that will give you the more popular and dare we say effective heating options and how much it will cost you.
Understanding Your Heating Options
Here are your options:
- Boilers
- Heat Pumps
- Electric Heating
- Radiant Heating
Boilers: The Traditional Choice
This is a UK fan favourite and it works as the name suggests by boiling up water and heating the space through some radiator or under-the-floor heating. You have 3 options here all coming in at some different costs
- Standard Gas Boiler: That bill for this particular boiler is going to be about £ 1,500 to £3,000 for getting it installed.
- Combi Boilers: This is a smaller gas boiler that is simply adored and will come in at about £1,500 and £2,500.
- Oil Boilers: If you are all about that country’s rural living and you are off the gas grid this is your boiler option and it will set you about £2,000 and £4,000.
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Heat Pumps: The Eco-Friendly Alternative
If you want to stay warm and toasty but want to do that in a way that doesn’t make your wallet or Mother Earth cry a heat pump should be your cup of tea. It basically uses the heat in the air and the ground to keep you warm – yes that is all. Now let’s talk about how much that installation will cost.
- Air Source Heat Pumps: Air source heat pump installation costs generally fall between £8,000 and £14,000. This includes the pump and the installation.
- Ground Source Heat Pumps: Ground source heat pump price coverage between £15,000 and £25,000 – a more expensive installation as there is a lot of groundwork that needs to take place.
Electric Heating: A Flexible Solution
Electric systems, including storage heaters or electric radiators, can be a good option and they aren’t as rigidly designed and therefore can be more suitable for homes without any access to gas.
- Electric Storage Heaters: These cost between £300 and £800 per heater to buy and install depending on size and insulation.
- Electric Radiators: Costs range between £200 and £600 per radiator, making them a good budget choice for a small flat.
Radiant Heating: Comfort Underfoot
Radiant systems, such as underfloor heating, emit a more natural warmth and feel very comfortable.
- Wet Underfloor Heating: Installation costs are around £2,500 to £5,000 depending on the size of the area.
- Electric Underfloor Heating: This is generally cheaper than water-fed underfloor heating, costing between £1,500 and £3,000 for an average-sized room.
Additional Considerations
This is not a one-and-done situation. When setting up your heating don’t just think about how much the installation will cost you. Think about the future and the upkeep and repairs that will certainly be needed. With this in mind, you might just realise that a hating option is cheap on installation but is pricey long term. Or that the installation price will make your eyes water from the price tag but it will be cheaper in the long run!
Finding A Heating Option That Warms You Up And Keeps Your Wallet Happy
Heating up your home seems so simple in theory until you actually have to start setting the heating system up. There are quite a few options to choose from and you have to consider the now and future implications of that heating option for your pocket, the planet and the future. The handy dandy information in this guide should help you get started and put you on the path to a warm and toasty abode this winter!
